Festival of Balmain Performer EOI Application

Want to perform at Festival of Balmain?

Festival of Balmain will take place on returns on Sunday 30 November, running from 11am to 5pm, with live music, roving performances, workshops, foodie treats, artisan stallholders and more.

If you're a musician or performer and want to showcase your work, we want to hear from you! 

To apply, please fill out the expression of interest form below. If you have any questions about the event or the EOI process, get in touch via events@innerwest.nsw.gov.au.

Priority will be given to artists with original content and a connection to Balmain or the Inner West LGA.

Closing date: Sunday 10 August, 11:59pm

EOI for Musicians & Performers

Complete the form below to submit an application. Mandatory fields are marked with an asterisk (*).


Contact Details

Connection to Balmain and the Inner West

Inner West Council prioritises artists, organisations and businesses that are based within the Inner West Council local government area, as well as:

See which suburbs are within the Inner West Local Government Area (LGA) here: https://www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/about/the-council/mayor-and-councillors/ward-map-of-inner-west-council 


Tell us about yourself or your group

Please provide a biography or blurb that is suitable for publicity and promotional purposes.

Musical Performance

Please note that these are a rough guide to help us categorise your performance. The biography/description section above can be used to provide further details.  

Which of the following musical genres best describe your band and/or performance?* - required

Non-musical Performance

Please note that these are a rough guide to help us categorise your performance. The biography/description section above can be used to provide further details.  

Which of the following genres or styles best describe your non-musical performance?

Additional information, technical requirements and supporting material

This image should be high resolution (minimum 300dpi) and suitable for publicity and promotional purposes.
Maximum of 55 minutes for stage performances. For roving performances, indicate how many rounds you would like to do and for how long. Please note that performance lengths will ultimately be decided by Council.
Maximum of 55 minutes for stage performances. For roving performances, indicate how many rounds you would like to do and for how long. Please note that performance lengths will ultimately be decided by Council.
Provide a fee for your preferred performance length. Engagement is subject to quotation and confirmation from Council.
Provide a fee for your preferred performance length. Engagement is subject to quotation and confirmation from Council.

As a general rule, Council provides the following (for stage performances):

  • PA system
  • audio engineer/s
  • basic backline (1X guitar amp, 1X base amp, 1X drum kit)

Artist/s must provide any specialist/additional equipment unless otherwise agreed upon. 

YouTube, Instagram, DropBox or OneDrive preferred.
f you do not have an ABN, please upload a completed statement by supplier form. This helps ensure that, if you are selected, your payment is processed in a timely manner.
Access and inclusion
Do you or any members of your group identify as the following?* - required
This question is for statistical purposes only.
This question is for statistical purposes only.
E.g. mobility/level-stage access, Auslan interpretation, sensory aids
Mandatory field(s) marked with *

Page last updated: 17 Jul 2025